Sermons on Rubber Band Stretch:

What Do You Do With Good News

Contributed by Patrick Lane on Dec 12, 2000

Sharing is the natural response when we experience good news.

I have found that I will seek any occasion, come up with any reason, find any excuse to tell you some story about the latest thing my children have done. The other night we were bathing the kids at the same time and it was a blast. The whole bathroom was soaked… with laughter… squeals, and just a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Where Are All The Gittites?

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Mar 5, 2001

To encourage faithfulness in those who follow Jesus Christ.

Where Are All the Gittites? TUCKED AWAY IN THE PAGES OF THE OLD TESTMAENT, there lies a most beautiful and unusual love story—one you could easily miss, unless you took the time to gaze at it. It’s not a love story between a man and a woman, or a parent and a child—or even between two close ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:17-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Do We Teach? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 23, 2001

Jesus commanded His disciples to "teach everything I have commanded you." But, what exactly does that entail?

OPEN: Charles Paul Conn tells of the time when he lived in Atlanta. He noticed in the Yellow Pages, in the listing of restaurants, an entry for a place called Church of God Grill. The peculiar name aroused his curiosity and he dialed the number. A man answered with a cheery, "Hello! Church of God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Floating On Broken Pieces

Contributed by James May on Apr 10, 2002

If we will abide in Christ as the sailors stayed with the ship that Paul was shipwrecked in, God will provide a way for us to escape destruction.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44, Romans 8:35-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What To Do When You Are In Exile, Part 1

Contributed by S Henriques on Jan 27, 2003

Don’t we all know the feeling of being in a complicated and difficult environment that feels sometimes as though we are in a foreign land? We find ourselves being forced into an unpleasant situation we would never choose for ourselves, and it looks as tho

What To Do When You Are In Exile Jeremiah 29:1-13 by S. M. Henriques Folks, I have been so eager to bring you this message of hope and good news this morning. I am truly excited about what God wants to say to you and me today. Suppose that this afternoon, a group of soldiers was to storm into ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

How Not To Raise A Fool

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Sep 20, 2004

Find out the 3 BIG SEEDS that are affecting our children the most and could turn children into fools later.

How many of us want to raise a foolish child? How many think their already raising a fool? No one is born a fool; fools are self-made! Usually with a little help from the people in there lives. The Bible says, “Foolishness is bound up in a child’s heart.” If parents aren’t careful, there are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:22

Denomination: Baptist

Shoes Of Peace

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Dec 9, 2005

The Roman soldier’s shoes were not an ordinary kind of shoes. They were made out of bronze or brass—usually brass—and the shoes were primarily composed of two parts: (1) the greave, and (2) the shoe itself. These shoes were exceptionally dangerous to an

SHOES OF PEACE TEXT: Ephesians 6:15; Philippians 4:7 The Roman soldier’s shoes were not an ordinary kind of shoes. They were made out of bronze or brass—usually brass—and the shoes were primarily composed of two parts: (1) the greave, and (2) the shoe itself. These shoes were exceptionally ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Judge A Book By Its Cover

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 9, 2005

Man looks on the outward appearance, but God looks upon the heart.

Rev. Wayne A. Lawson Pastor, First Baptist Church Ardmore, OK 73402 Pastor@firstbaptist.org (Preached Sunday, July 21, 2002) SCRIPTURE: ZECHARIAH 3:1-4 1 And he shewed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the Lord, and Satan standing at his right hand to resist him. 2 And the ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Persecuted Series

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jul 5, 2005

In this diverse nation, Christians will sometimes feel as though they are suffering the slings and arrows of misunderstanding, hostility, and persecution. Jesus promises that those who are so misunderstood, will be the bearers of eternal light.

Blessed are the Persecuted Matthew 5:10-12 I Peter 3:13-22 Four hundred years ago, they were beginning to come. From Spain, France, England, and Holland they came. They came searching for riches, fame, and glory. They came because of the innate curiosity of human beings. They came because ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Divine Priority

Contributed by Bruce Ritter on May 19, 2002

Here are truths from Haggai for the local church.

The Divine Priority Haggai 1:1-15 In any construction project there is usually a question of priorities, which determines the eventual outcome. Responding to the increasing destructiveness of high winds in the Midwest, one developer in Tulsa, Oklahoma, offered an optional tornado-safe room in the ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Self-Service

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

Doing for others is one of the best ways to do for ourselves

M onday I had the TV on and watched an interview with various actors in the new movie “Head Over Heels”. The host of the show was interviewing the models who are in the movie. At one point he asked something about how difficult it must be to live like we suppose models have to live. This one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Simple Worship Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 1, 2011

This message is part of a series on the book of Exodus. Application of this message shows what is necessary in order for us to worship God.

Simple Worship Exodus 20:22 -last week we finished our study of the ten commandments -God is still giving instruction to Moses -Moses will not come down from the mountain until the end of chapter 31 -God will continue to give instruction about building the tabernacle -In this passage today God ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:22-26

Angels When A Believer Dies Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 8, 2010

Angels have will be with the believer when they die.

Angels: Activating God’s Secret Agents Angels When the Believer Dies February 21, 2010 Introduction A Don’s story of his dad B God has used His angels in your life to direct, guide, protect, strengthen, encourage, bring health/favor, & provision. 1 We can’t begin to understand what we call “near ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

It's About Grace Series

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 10, 2007

God’s grace is a free gift that is available to all of us. It is a free gift that we receive but it isn’t what we deserve. It is about mercy, not fairness. And, it is for the last as well as the first. Thankfully, what we can all say is, It’s about gr

A story is told about Fiorello LaGuardia, who, when he was mayor of New York City during the worst days of the Great Depression and all of World War II, was called by many New Yorkers “the Little Flower” because he was only five foot four and always wore a carnation in his lapel. He was a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

Bandages Of Love Iv Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on Sep 10, 2007

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that anyone in need is their neighbor.

Bandages of Love IV Luke 10:25-37 (NIV) 9 September 2007 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Saint James C.M.E. Salinas, California BIG IDEA: Anyone in need is your neighbor. References: Luke 18:18-27(RSV) Story of The Rich Young Ruler; Luke 10:25-37 (NIV); John 15:1-17 “Fruit Bearing”; ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Pentecostal